There are hundreds of web design companies out there. What makes you different?
I have years of experience, formal education and constantly taking new classes to improve my skills and keep up with the evolving web world.
I have invested in the best web design software on the market and I know how to use it to give you the results you want.
In addition, since I operate just by myself, I am able to give each and every client the personalized attention that they deserve.
Why should I hire you to design my website?
Your site is an investment in your image and a tool to generate leads. When visitors come to your site, they are either rolling their eyes or smiling.
In many cases, your website is your business. It is the image you present to the internet world. I also know that there is a lot going on behind the scenes that contributes to your site functioning properly.
A professionally designed web site will give your business the foundation it needs to succeed by using the latest technologies and design applications, by being search engine compatible and by displaying correctly in a variety of browsers.
When you hire me, you get the skills, knowledge and expertise that comes from years of hands-on experience.
What products do you use to develop websites?
For web development, I use Eclipse as a universal toolset for writing the code for your website. All the code is written "by hand" meaning I do not use a code generator to write the characters. I do it from memory in the most effecient way possible. The code is clean, tableless, strictly validated by the W3c.
For web graphics, I use Adobe Fireworks because it provides clear, compressed graphics that load fast so as not to keep your visitors waiting.
For search engine optimization and submission I am using Web CEO Software which is the world's best SEO suite.
Does your website display properly in different browsers?
Yes, I believe that cross-browser compatibility is crucial and I design websites so that they view properly, and work as intended in Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome, Netscape, and Opera.
How much will it cost?
Unlike other web design companies who hide their pricing, create arbitrary quotes based on how much they'd like to make, or charge monthly fees for life; I am honest and upfront about my pricing structure. Nothing you don't want or need is forced upon you. You'll have a clear understanding of the cost before the project begins and no surprises when you receive the final invoice.
Please click here to see my Web Design Rates page for details.
How long will it take?
If you have the copy (text) for your site written before the design process begins, it generally takes 3 weeks from start to finish. Copy should be in electronic format, preferably MS Word format. Not having your copy completed before the design process can significantly delay the production of your site.
Who owns the completed website?
Once the final payment is received, you will receive 100% ownership of your website as it pertains to the license issued to you.
What is a domain name and why do I need one?
Every website must have a domain name. A domain name is your website's unique address on the internet. As an example, the domain name for ProthomSoft is http://www.prothomsoft.com. The most common domain names will end in .com, .net, or .org, but there are many more to choose from.
What is hosting and why do I need it?
Your website needs a home on the Internet - a place for your domain name, web page files and graphics to reside. You buy or rent web space through a hosting company. I will provide you with information about reliable affordable hosting for your web proposal.
Hosting fees vary greatly depending on your needs. Your hosting package will need special features if you plan to have a storefront on your website, if you will be connected to a database, or if you have special programming requirements. CMS website requires PHP 5 and MySql database.
Can I make changes after I approve the concept?
Yes, however design changes performed after you have approved the concept will be charged at an hourly rate of $10.
What kind of guarantee do you offer?
I completely guarantee my design work. I provide an initial concept based on the creative brief I put together prior to designing. I then offer an entire round of revisions at no additional charge. In many cases revisions aren't even needed, but when they are necessary - I take your entire "laundry list" and tweak until the design is just right. I also allow another final revision cycle of the website once all content has been inserted, to make sure your site is ready before launch.
Once the concept is finalized, your copy, links, forms and other elements will be added, and your website uploaded to your hosting service.
Once the website is complete, can I make changes and updates to it myself?
Yes, I offer Content Management System. I can customize the CMS to your professional website and add features specific to your organization. With this CMS you will be able to make text changes to your website, build new or modify existing pages, upload images, documents and more.
What is your payment policy and what type of payments do you accept?
Your project web development will begin once I receive your agreement on prepared by me functional specification document and 50% of your estimated total down payment as a deposit. The final payment is due immediately upon completion of the project. I accept Paypal payments.
Click here and send me a short description of your project. Together we can review the details and specify a requirements for your project.
I will provide you with a free, no obligation quote for the total cost of your site creation. This interaction provides us both with the information and insights we need to decide if our relationship will be mutually beneficial.
I look forward to hearing from you!
